Kinesiology Degrees

Kinesiology

Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer in Kinesiology

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Kinesiology) is a 60 unit program which provides students the lower division coursework required for transfer to a CSU institution for the major in Kinesiology or Exercise Science. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Kinesiology) will be able to demonstrate proficiency in human movement as it applies to sports, and aquatics, combatives, fitness, health and nutrition and analyze the meaning of optimal health as it applies to our nation’s population.

a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.

Required Core Courses (13 units)

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINT 30

Introduction to Kinesiology

3 units

BIOL 47

Human Anatomy

5 units

BIOL 48

Human Physiology

5 units

Required Core: Movement Based Courses (3-5 units)

Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of three units.

Aquatics

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 2.04

Swimming – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 2.05

Swimming – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 2.06

Swimming – Advanced

1 unit

KINS 2.07

Master's Swimming

1 unit

Combatives

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 6.02

Karate – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 6.06

Karate – Intermediate

1 unit

Dance

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 3.02

Ballet – Beginning Level 2

1 unit

KINS 3.04

Ballet – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 3.08

The Flamenco Dance of Spain – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 3.12

Jazz Dance – Beginning Level 2

1 unit

KINS 3.14

Jazz Dance – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 3.16

Modern Dance – Beginning Level 2

1 unit

KINS 3.17

Modern Dance – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 3.20

Ballroom and Latin Dance Beginning

1 unit

KINS 3.22

Ballroom and Latin Dance – Intermediate

1 unit

(**) Dance subject codes have changed to DANC and numbers have changed. Please see a counselor and/or refer to the college catalog.

Fitness

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 4.03

Fitness Aerobics

1 unit

KINS 4.16

Fitness Weight Training

1 unit

KINS 4.24

Total Fitness for Men

1 unit

KINS 11.01

Yoga for Health

1 unit

KINS 11.08

Pilates Mat Workout

1 unit

Individual Sports

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 7.02

Badminton – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 7.03

Badminton – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 7.10

Golf – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 7.11

Golf – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 7.12

Golf – Advanced

1 unit

KINS 7.18

Beginning Tennis

1 unit

KINS 7.20

Intermediate Tennis

1 unit

KINS 7.21

Advanced Tennis

1 unit

KINS 7.23

Scuba Diving

2 units

Team Sports

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 8.03

Baseball – Advanced

1 unit

KINS 8.08

Soccer – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 8.09

Soccer – Advanced

2 units

KINS 8.10

Soccer – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 8.12

Baseball/Softball – Beginning

1 unit

KINS 8.13

Baseball/Softball – Intermediate

1 unit

KINS 8.15

Volleyball – Beginning Skills

1 unit

KINS 8.16

Volleyball – Intermediate Skills

1 unit

KINS 8.17

Volleyball – Advanced Skills

1 unit

List A: Select Two Courses (8–10 units)

Course Number

Course Title

Units

MATH 10/H

Elementary Statistics or Honors

4 units

CHEM 30A

Fundamentals of Chemistry

4 units

OR

CHEM 1A

General Chemistry

5 units

PHYS 2A

General Physics – Mechanics

5 units

OR

PHYS 4A

Engineering Physics – Mechanics

5 units

Major Requirements: 24-28 units

CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units

Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units

Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts in Kinesiology is a two year program serving students seeking a lower division education in Kinesiology. The program provides students the opportunity to demonstrate a proficiency in human movement as it applies to physical education, health, and nutrition. The objective is to provide students the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment. Students must complete the following program requirements: 35 Units of major core courses and the General Education/Breadth Requirements for an A.A. Degree. Upon completion of all program requirements, student shall demonstrate knowledge of:

Basic principles of physical education and sport in our society and the role of these disciplines in school, recreation, sport, and industrial settings.

Human movement as it applies to sports, aquatics or marine diving, combatives, fitness, health, and nutrition.

The social and community factors that influence controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for developing chronic disease.

Dietary guidelines and current nutritional recommendations for various populations including athletes, older adults, and pre-natal women.

Major skeletal muscles and the actions of these muscles.

Cardiovascular and muscular adaptations to exercise.

*At San Jose State University, students are required to take Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. See a counselor for further information

After completing an A.A. in Kinesiology, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in human movement as it applies to sports, aquatics or marine diving, combatives, fitness, health, and nutrition.

Analyze the basic principles of physical education and sport in our society and the role of these disciplines in the school, recreation, sport, and industrial settings

Critically analyze and evaluate the social and community factors that influence controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for developing chronic disease.

Apply dietary guidelines and current nutritional recommendations for various populations including athletes, older adults, and pre-natal women.

Identify major muscle groups, their functions, and adaptations to exercise.

Fall, Year 2 (10 units)

Spring, Year 2 (6 units)

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINT 33

Women In Sport

3 units

Kinesiology Activity

Any course from list

Certified Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement

The Certified Personal Trainer Certificate program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful in the field of personal training. In addition, this certificate will prepare students to sit for the National Association of Sport’s Medicine Personal Training examination. Sales and entrepreneurial opportunities are also available in the fitness, health and wellness industry. After completing this 12 unit certificate program, students will be prepared for employment in this growing field as a personal trainer.

The Certified Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of a total of 12 units. This program provides Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities in Personal Training. Students are presented the essentials to personal fitness training. Students are introduced to the human movement system, the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model and other domains of exercise science, assessment, exercise technique and training instruction, program design, considerations in nutrition, client relations and behavioral coaching, professional development, practice, and responsibility.

Upon successful completion of this program, students are prepared to complete the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Examination. Successful completion of the NASM CPT exam and the West Valley College Certificate of Achievement provides students the opportunity for employment in the fitness industry as a Certified Personal Trainer. Employment opportunities include working at commercial fitness clubs, personal training studios, and entrepreneurial business owner or manager.

After completing the Certified Personal Trainer Certificate, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of personal training as a profession and the skills, techniques, and industry standards required to become a personal trainer.

Required Units (9 units)

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINT 42

Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning

3 units

KINT 70

Principles of Exercise Prescription and Progra Design

3 units

KINS 4.15

Practical Experience in Personal Training

1 unit

KINS 4.16

Fitness Weight Training

1 unit

KINS 4.19

Fitness Appraisal

1 unit

Kinesiology Activity Course (Complete 3 units from the following)

Course Number

Course Title

Units

KINS 11.01

Yoga for Health

1 unit

KINS 4.12

Fitness Stretch & Flex

1 unit

KINS 4.20

Fitness, Weight Training II

1 unit

KINS 4.30

Functional Fitness

1 unit

KINS 4.31

Core Training

1 unit

KINS 4.32

Boot Camp

1 unit

KINS 4.33

Cardio Cross Training

1 unit

KINS 6.07

Kickboxing

1 unit

KINS 7.26

Studio Cycling

1 unit

Total Certificate Units: 12 units

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon completion of the 12 units with a “C” grade or better in each course.

Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement

The Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement requires the successful completion of 21 units and an in-depth exploration into the field of kinesiology.

This program provides Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities in teaching the Pilates method of exercise. Students are presented the skills for training clients in a group setting or one-on-one. Students are introduced to the historical origins of Pilates, contemporary styles of Pilates, and Pilates for special populations.

The comprehensive program includes instruction in the mat exercise series along with reformer training. Additional topics include fitness assessment, postural analysis, exercise technique, program design, nutrition, behavioral coaching, and client relations. Upon successful completion of the Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement, students are prepared for employment in the fitness industry as a Pilates instructor. Upon completion of the program students are prepared to instruct Pilates mat and reformer classes, perform a postural analysis, assess fitness levels, determine readiness for physical exercise, design safe and effective Pilates exercise programs, monitor progress, and adjust training protocols to meet client goals.

Employment opportunities include working at a commercial health club, a Pilates studio, or as an entrepreneurial business owner or manager. Students are prepared to complete the Pilates Method Alliance national exam.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared to design and instruct a Pilates exercise routine for healthy, aging, and special populations.